Team Leader Drama – Mrs Nicola Furnell

Mrs Corinne Tucker – Teacher of Drama

KEY STAGE 3

Drama is taught to all pupils across key stage 3.  Activities include role play, games, character, vocal work, movement, devising, educational   Drama and script work. All members of the class participate and are involved in making, performing and responding. Confidence and sensitivity are nurtured through Drama activities.

Many pupils participate in theatre visits, drama club and house drama in the summer term.

KEY STAGE 4

Drama and Theatre Studies is offered at key stage 4 and 5 within the school.  Pupils in year 10 can opt to take GCSE Drama or BTec Performing Arts. Sixth Form students can take AS/A2 Drama and Theatre Studies.

All courses involve practical coursework which is internally assessed but other elements of the course are externally assessed such as the written exam and the final examination piece.

The subject incorporates the study of play texts, devising new work , physical theatre, theatre analysis and performance work. Pupils will use improvisation, physical and movement skills. There is also an opportunity for technical skills.

Many pupils go on to study Drama and Theatre Arts at University or Drama College.

Activities outside the classroom include workshops from visiting practitioners , theatre trips and rehearsal for performance.